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Paul Wurth Moves All North American Activities to Indiana; Closes Pittsburgh Office

14 August 2014 - In the frame of the reorganization of Paul Wurth’s business in North America, from 13 August 2014, all Paul Wurth activities have been moved to the office in Valparaiso, Ind.

Superior Tube Appoints Former Navy Pilot as Aerospace Market Manager

14 August 2014 - Superior Tube Company, a global leader in the manufacture of small diameter precision tubing for safety critical applications, announced the recent appointment of Wade Burchell as aerospace market manager.

TimkenSteel to Increase Prices on SBQ, Q&T Bar Products

14 August 2014 - TimkenSteel announced a price increase for SBQ products.

Tata Steel Signs Contracts to Supply Pipes to Subsea 7

14 August 2014 - Tata Steel has signed a series of contracts with Subsea 7 — one of the world’s leading contractors in engineering, construction and subsea services to the offshore industry — to supply undersea pipes to four separate North Sea projects.

ArcelorMittal Donates US$700,000 to Bosnia’s Flood Affected Communities

14 August 2014 - Following the catastrophic floods that hit Bosnia and Herzegovina in May this year, ArcelorMittal Zenica, and ArcelorMittal Prijedor have announced they will donate US$350,000 each to the flood-affected local communities, for projects to rebuild the damaged areas as well as landslide prevention.

Steel Institute and Others Ramp Up Call for Currency Policy Remedies

14 August 2014 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) and allied manufacturing groups reiterated their call for strong and enforceable currency manipulation disciplines in all future trade agreements, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).

Russula to Upgrade Automation System at Nucor Steel Utah’s No. 2 Bar Mill

13 August 2014 - Russula will upgrade the automation system and drives for the stacker on Nucor Steel Utah’s No. 2 bar mill in Plymouth, Utah.

Sixth Annual SteelDay Set for 19 September 2014

13 August 2014 - Where will you be celebrating SteelDay? Whether you visit a structural steel facility, tour a project jobsite or attend a seminar, you can be part of the industry’s largest educational and networking event on 19 September 2014.

AISI: June Steel Shipments Down 1.3% From May, Up 6.2% From Prior Year

13 August 2014 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that for the month of June 2014, U.S. steel mills shipped 8,291,823 tons, a 1.3% decrease from the 8,398,976 tons shipped in the previous month, May 2014, and a 6.2% increase from the 7,806,319 tons shipped in June 2013.

Yenakiieve Steel Suspends Production Due to Military Action

13 August 2014 - Metinvest Group Yenakiieve Steel’s core production shops were hit by artillery today, the company said. There were no casualties or significant damage to the plant.

WMR Plymouth Earns SHARP Recognition

13 August 2014 - On 1 August 2014, Western Metals Recycling’s Plymouth, Utah recycling facility received the prestigious SHARP (Safety & Health Achievement Recognition Program) designation from the Utah Labor Commission.

ArcelorMittal Point Lisas Donating Steel to Help Build Low-Income Homes

13 August 2014 - ArcelorMittal Point Lisas and Habitat for Humanity Trinidad and Tobago (HFHTT) have signed a memorandum of understanding for the donation of 40 metric tons of steel billets which, once rolled and cut into steel rods, will be used in the construction and repair of low-income houses.

SKF Establishing US$30 Million R&D Center in Chicago

12 August 2014 - SKF announced plans to build a new 12,100 m2 (130,000 sq. ft.) facility in the greater Chicago area.

Insteel Industries to Acquire PC Strand Business of American Spring Wire

12 August 2014 - Insteel Industries Inc.’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Insteel Wire Products Company (together referred to as Insteel) has entered into an asset purchase agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets associated with the prestressed concrete strand (PC strand) business of American Spring Wire Corporation (ASW) for a purchase price of approximately US$36 million, subject to certain post-closing adjustments.

U.S. Steel Exports Rise Slightly in June

12 August 2014 - Exports of U.S. steel products held steady in June 2014, as increases to minor trading partners offset decreases to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) countries.

Steelworkers Ratify Contract at PSC Metals, Ending Lockout

12 August 2014 - The United Steelworkers (USW) said that the members of USW Local 3610-02 have ratified a new, three-year agreement with PSC Metals, ending the company's lockout after six months.

PT Krakatau Nippon Steel Sumikin to Build New Galvanizing, Annealing and Processing Line in Indonesia

11 August 2014 - Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation (NSSMC) and PT Krakatau Steel (Persero) Tbk (PTKS) executed on 11 August 2014 a definitive agreement concerning their joint venture, PT KRAKATAU NIPPON STEEL SUMIKIN (KNSS).

Danieli Automation Merges with Taranis

11 August 2014 - Danieli Group announced the merger of the U.S. division of Danieli Automation (Pittsburgh, Pa.) with independent systems integrator Taranis Inc (Birmingham, Ala.).

U. S. Steel General Counsel Named One of Best General Counsels

11 August 2014 - United States Steel Corporation announced that Suzanne Rich Folsom, general counsel and senior vice president – governmental affairs, has been named a Best General Counsel by The Ethisphere Institute in their annual list of "Attorneys Who Matter."

Northwest Pipe Expects Low Margins as High Import Levels Impact Line Pipe Market

11 August 2014 - Northwest Pipe Company announced its financial results for the quarter ended 30 June 2014.

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